Virginia Durham, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's Int'l Realty

10/15/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 ✨

Tour the dream, take home the ideas: luxury details that inspire every home, just west of Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Magazine's 2026 Dream Home opens to the public this Saturday and welcomes visitors through mid-November. This year's showpiece is a 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘩 𝘙𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘢-𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 in Aledo River, brought to life by some of North Texas' most talented builders, architects, and interior designers.

Now in its 26th year, the Dream Home is a chance to see the latest in luxury design, craftsmanship, and home technology up close, and to walk away with ideas for your own space. Even better, a portion of every ticket benefits A Wish with Wings, which grants wishes to children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses.

🗓️ Tour dates: Oct 31 & Nov 1 | Nov 5 to 8 | Nov 12 to 15
🕚 11 am to 5 pm
📍 Aledo River, 1435 Jenkins Rd, Aledo
🎟️ $20 online or at the door (includes a one-year magazine subscription and a $10 donation to A Wish with Wings)
Tours run on select days only, so pick your weekend and plan ahead!

Tour Fort Worth Magazine's 2026 Dream Home in Aledo River and experience luxury design, innovation, and craftsmanship up close.

10/14/2026

How did this fall stack up against last year? Swipe through for a side-by-side look at how the market moved from Q3 2025 to Q3 2026, from pricing and inventory to how quickly homes are going under contract.
Big-picture numbers are a great place to start, but they only tell part of the story. 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦, and every home has its own value, character, and story. What's happening across the region may look a little different on your street.
Thinking about buying or selling, or just curious what these trends mean for your home? I'd love to walk you through the numbers for your specific neighborhood. Send me a message anytime. 🏡

10/13/2026

A regal touch for the bedroom.

Designers are quietly bringing back one of the most elegant bed styles in history: the half-tester. If the name is new to you, the look isn't. Picture a canopy bed's more refined cousin, with a fabric-covered headboard and a graceful drape of fabric over just the top of the bed.

The style dates all the way back to the Renaissance and had its grand moment in Victorian England, but today's designers are making it feel fresh, using it to turn a plain bed frame into a genuine showpiece and to layer in color, texture, and a little drama. And here's the clever part: because it only crowns the head of the bed, it brings all the romance of a canopy without overwhelming a room, so it works beautifully even in smaller bedrooms.

It's proof that a single, well-chosen statement piece can make an entire room feel considered and luxurious. Would you try this time-tested style in your home? Let me know in the comments!

10/12/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫

For many of us, the hope is to grow older right where we are, surrounded by the rooms and memories we love. That's what 𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 is all about: making a few thoughtful changes now so you can stay put safely and comfortably for years to come. And it doesn't have to mean tearing out walls. Plenty of the most helpful upgrades happen 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘭.

Think lever-style door handles, brighter lighting in hallways and on stairs, a handheld showerhead, well-placed grab bars that look as good as they work, and non-slip surfaces where it counts. Small changes that add ease, safety, and peace of mind, whether it's just you or several generations under one roof.

Whether you're planning to age in place, bringing family together, or wondering if it's time for something that fits this next chapter a little better, I'm always happy to talk through your options.

10/09/2026

𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐚𝐩𝐚. 🍷

One of the country's best w**e weekends is a road trip away. W**e Road 290, the 30-mile stretch of Hill Country between Johnson City and Fredericksburg, is now the 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵-𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺, trailing only Napa itself.
Think rolling limestone hills, unhurried seated tastings, and Tempranillo where you'd expect Cabernet, with historic main streets and great dining to round out the weekend.

A few insider tips: 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘢𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥 since weekends fill up fast, plan on two or three w**eries a day instead of rushing, and line up a driver or shuttle because the stops are spread out.

Get the full guide to planning your weekend at the link below.

https://bit.ly/4hwwOPn

Part of loving where you live is knowing the best of what's around it. Have a favorite Hill Country w**ery? Share it below, I'm always adding to my list.

10/09/2026

📍 Price Improvement 📍 This recently reduced home at 3153 Tex Boulevard in Fort Worth won't last long, so, don't wait to set up a showing! Reach out here or at 8177318466 for more information!

Discover the space and location of this classic all-brick Fort Worth home on an oversized lot. Conveniently located near Camp Bowie Boulevard, I-30, the Cultural District, downtown Fort Worth, Clearfork, and TCU, 3153 Tex Boulevard puts shopping, dining, entertainment, and major employment center...

10/07/2026

The 2026 kitchen trend? Joy 😁

It's called "joydrenching" , designing your kitchen around what actually makes you happy. Bold backsplashes, color you love, styled open shelves, warm lighting, a little personality in every corner. The opposite of playing it safe. A kitchen that feels like you, not like a showroom.

Here's the part that's fun and practical: a kitchen designed with this much intention doesn't just feel good to live in, it photographs beautifully. And these days, the listing photo is the first impression, long before anyone walks through the door. A joyful, camera-ready kitchen works double duty: it makes you happy now, and it makes buyers stop scrolling later.

Design for the life you're living. It pays off in more ways than one. Full trend breakdown linked.

https://bit.ly/4zcBUWS

10/06/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐱 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐝 ✨

𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦? Consider this your sign.

This classic all-brick home in Ridglea North is now 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 $𝟑𝟕𝟗,𝟎𝟎𝟎, making it a standout value this close to the heart of the city.

Bright, comfortable rooms and a flexible layout give you space to live, work from home, and make it your own. Out back, the oversized lot is ready for whatever you have in mind: weekend cookouts, a garden, a fire pit, room for the dog to run, or a future pool. 🌿

And the location? Camp Bowie, the Cultural District, Clearfork, TCU, and downtown are all just minutes away.

If you've been waiting for the right opportunity, this is it.

📍 3153 Tex Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76116
🛏 3 beds | 🛁 2.1 baths | 📐 1,828 sq ft | 🌳 0.2 acre lot
💰 Listed for $379,000 (new price!)
🔗 tinyurl.com/3153TexBlvd-FW

Reach out to schedule your showing 📲

10/05/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭! 🎃
This year, spooky season is getting a softer, more textured look. 𝘞𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯. Think woven bats, rattan pumpkins, grapevine spiders, and vine witch hats in place of the usual plastic and inflatables.
It still feels festive, just a little more subtle and a lot more chic. Bonus: these pieces blend right in with fall decor, so they can stay out long after the trick-or-treaters head home.
So what do you think? 𝐘𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐲? 👻 Drop your vote in the comments!

10/02/2026

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